Love at first flight: Our most romantic hotels
Discover the perfect setting for your next intimate escape and nurture your love for travel at one of these romantic Premier Collection hotels.
As couples across the world celebrate Valentine’s Day, love is in the air, and millions of romantic plans are being put into motion. While our hearts belong to travel, we can’t help falling in love with some of the most intimate settings we’ve encountered along the way. What’s more, it couldn’t be easier to experience each of them for yourself!
Our Premier Collection tours stay at hotels, which have been hand-selected for their intimate atmospheres, first-class amenities, and unrivalled proximity to each wish-list destination. From luxury safari camps in the heart of the South African bush and beautiful Mauritian beach resorts to heritage sleeper trains across India and historic palaces, these are the perfect setting for a couples’ getaway with a difference.
The best hotels for a romantic break
The Deccan Odyssey – for romance on the rails
Who says your love story has to stay still? If you’re interested in luxury rail travel or an all-encompassing trip around India’s most famous wish-list spots, look no further than the elegant Deccan Odyssey sleeper train.
Tracing a path through some of India’s most varied landscapes, from Delhi and the Golden Triangle cities to lakeside Udaipur and wildlife-rich Ranthambore, this route showcases the subcontinent at its most picturesque. Better yet, you can rest assured that intimacy is front of mind on board, and the first-class service will mean you can fully focus on making meaningful memories with your significant other.
Our recommended tour – A Luxury Indian Rail Journey – Premier Collection
Pousada Palácio Queluz – for a fairytale escape
When it comes to romantic fantasies, no one does it quite like the royals. While we can’t promise a prince or princess to fall head over heels for, Portugal’s magnificent Pousada Palácio Queluz is the perfect setting to reimagine your very own regal romance. This luxury hotel, housed in the renovated royal guard barracks opposite the National Palace of Queluz, embodies 18th-century decadence.
With such a beautiful backdrop and easy access to this charming Lisbon suburb’s major highlights, there’s no better place to feel the love on Portugal’s West Coast than this historic hotel. Soak up the historic beauty of the palace’s rococo architecture, live like royalty in the pousada itself, and reconnect with your loved one as you wander through the manicured Versailles-inspired gardens.
Our recommended tour – Pousadas of Portugal – Premier Collection
Grand Hotel Dino – For love stories by the lake
With expansive views across serene Lake Maggiore, tasteful décor, and a collection of cosy waterside restaurants to enjoy throughout your stay, the Grand Hotel Dino is a great option for a romance-inspiring stay closer to home.
For the most exclusive experience of this Northern Italian gem, spend a day with your partner on the idyllic Borromean Islands, which you can sometimes spot from the hotel, or enjoy a passeggiata (after-dinner stroll) along the waters’ edge. As evening arrives, there are few experiences better than watching the sun go down together, perhaps with a glass of fine local wine, on your own private terrace.
Our recommended tour – Lake Maggiore, Zermatt & the Centovalli Railway – Premier Collection
Long Beach Resort – Intimacy by the Indian Ocean
There aren’t many destinations which can rival the idyllic island nation of Mauritius for sheer beauty, and the Long Beach Resort strikes the perfect balance between beachfront immersion and modern comforts. Nestled on the pristine Belle Mare beach, this resort is perfect for a little TLC, either with your partner or on your own.
Enjoy intimate beach walks as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, share a quiet moment or two amongst the resort’s tropical gardens, and reconnect in total relaxation at the resort’s award-winning spa. With family-friendly facilities as well, and plenty to keep younger guests entertained, this resort is an ideal choice for parents eager to spend a few precious moments together without any distractions.
Our recommended tour – Luxury Safari Plains with a Mauritian Beach Escape – Premier Collection
Chobe Safari Lodge – for wish-list romance in the wild
If your partner prefers a bit more activity in their holidays, an intimate adventure into Africa’s finest national parks could be the perfect choice and is every bit as romantic as a city break closer to home. Botswana’s Chobe Safari Lodge, for instance, ticks all the boxes when it comes to luxury, privacy and breathtaking viewing opportunities from the comfort of the lodge.
Set on the banks of the Chobe River, this elegant bush lodge offers an elevated safari experience, with unbeatable proximity to the park’s most popular animal-spotting areas and comfortable modern amenities to enjoy during your downtime. Having been recently upgraded as well, Chobe Safari Lodge boasts more than a few truly intimate areas where you and your significant other can enjoy total privacy as you soak up the wonders of the African wilderness. Spot Botswana’s birdlife together from the open-air Monkey Bar, enjoy dinner under the stars at the lodge’s restaurant, and book an excursion for two to make even more lasting memories in the bushveld.
Our recommended tour – On Safari in Botswana – Premier Collection
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Whether you fancy any of the hotels featured above or are still looking for your perfect match, give one of our friendly holiday planners a call today, and they’ll help you find the perfect romantic escape. If your heart already lies elsewhere, we’ve got a wide range of escorted tours to suit every occasion, and you can browse them all on our dedicated destinations page.
